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The Vacation House

Penned By Jane Shemilt
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The Vacation House

Penned By Jane Shemilt
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Two women. Two secrets. One terrible night.PAXOS, GREECE The vacation house is a luxurious getaway for a wealthy English family, windows open to sun and the sea, a sparkling swimming pool, and a verdant garden. One hot summer night, while the parents and their friends drink wine and amuse themselves, a young woman—the teenage daughter of the Greek caretaker—ventures for a walk on their private beach. Her life will never be the same again.LONDON, ENGLAND, TWENTY YEARS LATERJulia is the perfect spouse and mother. Slender, blonde, expensively dressed, she’s the classic “yummy mummy” of high cook, organizer, arm candy, and speechwriter to her influential husband. But behind her winning smile is a stifled woman trapped in a gilded cage, stricken with anxiety and perfectionism. When Julia meets Laurel, a therapist who promises to help her find fulfillment, Julia opens herself up to the hope of a different future.BOUND BY THE PASTWhat happened in Greece all those years ago that binds these two women together? And will uncovering the truth destroy everything… or set them free?The Edgar-nominated, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Daughter and The Playground weaves a breathtaking tale of betrayal, family, and secrets from the past in this crackling novel of psychological suspense.

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Released August 17, 2023
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Jane Shemilt is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Jane Shemilt enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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